The Question This Update Answers Many Cape Town hotel owners are asking the same question this winter: “If the city is full of international tourists, why do my occupancy numbers still feel soft?” The answer is that both observations are true. Cape Town is welcoming record numbers of international visitors,...

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026, all travelers entering or leaving South Africa will be required to complete an online traveler declaration prior to their journey. These new travel regulations are part of the digital ‘travel pass’ initiative that was piloted at...

Get ready for a series of remarkable events this June 2026: 🛎️ Hotel & Hospitality Expo | June 10 – 12, 2026 Join us at Africa’s premier hospitality event where you can connect with industry leaders, explore the latest trends, and discover innovative solutions in the hotel and hospitality sector....

Behind the City’s push to enforce rates lies a potential market reset. Long-term rentals could become more abundant even as a deeper affordability squeeze reshapes who gets to live where. A proposed by-law aimed at enforcing Cape Town’s rates policy on short-term rentals is likely to ripple through the entire...

The Iran crisis has caused several reported negative effects on South Africa’s tourism sector, particularly Cape Town’s 4- and 5-star hotel sector. These stem from airspace closures, flight disruptions, higher costs, and reduced traveller confidence. The impacts hit high-end properties hard, as they depend on premium international visitors. Primary Impact:...